Proverbs 11:20
What does Proverbs 11:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 11:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
KJV
King James Version · 1611They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The uncontrolled are hated by the Lord, but those whose ways are without error are his delight
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862An abomination to Jehovah <FI>are<Fi> the perverse of heart, And the perfect of the way <FI>are<Fi> His delight.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A perverse heart is abominable to the Lord: and his will is in them that walk sincerely.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in [their] way are his delight.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 6:14
In whose heart is perverseness, Who deviseth evil continually, Who soweth discord.
- Proverbs 21:29
A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.
- Psalms 119:1
Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.
- Psalms 140:13
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.
- Psalms 51:6
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts; And in the hidden part thou wilt make me to know wisdom.
- Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
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